Swiss shop becomes the 17th active facility in
growing GTF MRO network
EAST HARTFORD, Conn.,
July 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pratt
& Whitney, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, and SR Technics
announced today the induction of the first Pratt & Whitney GTF™
engine at the MRO service provider's Zurich-based facility. SR Technics will
provide full disassembly, assembly and test capability for the
PW1100G-JM engine for the Airbus A320neo aircraft family.
"Today, we extend our relationship with SR Technics, which began
35 years ago with maintenance on the PW4000 engine," said
Marc Meredith, vice president of
commercial aftermarket for GTF engines at Pratt & Whitney.
"With their top-tier performance history, SR Technics will continue
to deliver industry-leading services providing vital support for
the expanding GTF fleet."
Pratt & Whitney is committed to expanding GTF MRO capacity
with industry-leading providers such as SR Technics to support the
growing aftermarket demand. In 2023 alone, Pratt & Whitney
announced three GTF MRO facility expansions and six shop
activations to support the growing GTF fleet. SR Technics, which
joined the Pratt & Whitney GTF MRO network in 2022, marks the
17th active location and the seventh facility in Europe.
"With the first induction of the GTF engine, we are fulfilling
our strategy to continuously expand our capabilities," said
Owen McClave, chief executive
officer at SR Technics. "In maintaining the GTF engine, we will not
only be able to support more global customers, but we are also
adding to the skillset of our talented employees in Zurich."
The GTF MRO network is part of Pratt & Whitney EngineWise®
solutions which provide operators with a full range of aftermarket
services resulting in long-term, sustainable value. For more
information, visit prattwhitney.com/enginewise.
About Pratt & Whitney
Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture
and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power units. To learn
more visit www.prattwhitney.com.
About RTX
With more than 185,000 global employees, RTX
pushes the limits of technology and science to redefine how we
connect and protect our world. Through industry-leading businesses
– Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon – we are
advancing aviation, engineering integrated defense systems, and
developing next-generation technology solutions and manufacturing
to help global customers address their most critical challenges.
The company, with 2023 sales of $69
billion, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.
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